Forgiveness

Answers to questions based upon readings from 2 Corinthians 2:1-11, Matthew 6:14-15 and D&C 64:9-10.

What where the poeple of Corinth commanded to do if any caused grief?
The people of Corinth were commanded to love those that cause grief and to forgive them. This is so that one grief would not cause a chain reaction and also because God forgives all and we should follow his example.

What blessings do we see if we forgive?
2 Corinthians talks about how forgiveness is a test our obedience and if we will do hard things for God. It also says that God forgives those that forgive and so our Christ-like attitude will be rewarded. This also stated plainly in Matthew where it states that if we forgive, we will be forgiven.

What is the danger of failing to forgive?
D&C states that those who fail to forgive before the Lord will be condemned in the Lord's sight.

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things we face in life. I feel that the natural man is programmed to hold onto things and grudges. This is all tools of Satan and what will lead us to condemnation. I have seen the releasing power of forgiveness through examples in my life, and it is an amazing gift of the gospel.